Motorsports reports, that due to promoter issues, MotoGP won’t be returning to India in 2024, with the September slot now moving to Kazakhstan.
Last year, the MotoGP circuit roared into the Buddh International Circuit, igniting South Asia’s racing passion despite pre-race visa hiccups. Yet, the Indian Grand Prix’s sequel hangs in the balance, clouded by financial fumbles from Fairstreet Sports and unpaid vendor dues.
As the payment clock ticks towards a 20 May deadline, whispers grow louder that the Indian GP’s engines may not rev this year. Instead, MotoGP gears up for a thrilling debut in Kazakhstan from 20-22 September, filling the calendar gap with a high-speed spectacle.
The Sokol International Racetrack, once sidelined by floods, now awaits its grand racing rendezvous, as Dorna’s diligent checks affirm readiness, save for the lengthy trek from Almaty’s bustling heart to the track’s remote embrace.
With the Indian GP’s fate teetering, and the Kazakh stage set, the 2024 MotoGP calendar shapes up to a familiar 20 rounds. Despite dreams of a 22-race marathon, reality steers us back to a seasoned circuit count, as Argentina’s absence, dictated by fiscal frugality, mirrors India’s uncertain stride.
